Silence fell to the dining room.
Ruben rested his chin on his hands and leaned forward. "How did you do that, Master Nyx?"
"The same way every witch does anything, Lord Arist."
Siderius tapped his chest, activating the fake Mana Core that he had installed on himself. A dense flood of mana washed over the room and disappeared just as quickly.
"You are a High Lord?" Ruben widened his eyes.
"Yes, Lord Arist. But I hope you can keep this a secret. I am on what you can say a secretive journey. I don't want many people to know about me."
Ruben nodded. "I will make sure no one talks about your arrival."
"I also need to borrow one of your forge. If possible, I would like some materials as well. I can pay you handsomely for those materials."
Ruben shook his head. "If it's not that much of value, let me pay for those materials, Lord Nyx. It is the least that I can do."
"Well. I would be a fool to refuse such kindness. Much appreciated, Lord Arist."
